I think mostly because everyone wants the Big12 to have a chance to prove itself

Dec 2, 2024
7:53:11am

Duke Silver All-American

against other P5 schools. If a team like BYU or CU gets a shot at teams like Ole Miss or other teams that just missed the playoff, wins or even close contests vs. those programs will chip away at the narrative that the Big12 is far inferior.

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BYU vs CU in the Alamo bowl?

BYUMizzou Former User

7:39am

I don't understand why people don't want this.

Jesse Pinkman

7:45am

RE: I don't understand why people don't want this.

creameryon9th

7:48am

More history, more recognizable bowl as well.

Gentleman Stan

7:49am

It’s as simple as wanting to play another conference to prove Big 12 is better

chilawcoug

7:51am

Took too long typing my response, but yes this is precisely it.

Duke Silver

7:53am

BYU already beat the ACC Champion. Thats as good as it's going to get.

Gentleman Stan

7:56am

What if that opponent is higher ranked Clemson or Miami?

chilawcoug

8:00am

Clemson is at #18--one spot below BYU. If they win the ACC CCG, they're in

Gentleman Stan

8:09am

CFP rarely penalizes teams for losing in conference championship game

chilawcoug

8:11am

This feels like lipstick on a pig. An in-conference matchup for a bowl game

Schultz is back

8:08am

After losing two games and missing the playoff, that's where we're at.

Gentleman Stan

8:10am

Byu beat the ACC champion, yes, but CO hasn't beaten anyone notable outside XII

Loyal2Royal

11:32am

I think mostly because everyone wants the Big12 to have a chance to prove itself

Duke Silver

7:53am

We play Colorado in < 1 year. Who knows when we'll get a chance to play Clemson or Miami again.

Conan

8:10am

I can’t drive to San Antonio

Sea Chicken

8:11am

Bowl games are fun because you play an OOC opponent without as much

D.T. Survivor

8:33am

I dont want it because its just another conference game.

AltTabbins

9:29am

If Iowa State wins the CCG, then the Alamo has to take either ASU or Colorado.

jreid191

8:02am

USC, Washington, and Cal are all also eligible and therefore choices for the Alamo as former pac12 teams

valcorger

8:17am

Yes, but all 3 of those teams are 6-6. Alamo has to take P12 team with best

jreid191

8:28am

Why do they have to take either AZ St or Colorado? Can’t they pick any PAC team

Coug-Ida

11:12am

There's always the possibility that an exception could negotiated (that happens

jreid191

11:21am

The Alamo Bowl gets first pick from both the B12 and the former PAC 12 teams

Doogal McCougar

11:25am

Selfishly, I want the Alamo Bowl because I’ll already be in San Antonio with

vancouvercougar

11:48am

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